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"Haven’t yet seen direct evidence of Iran's involvement...": US

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Sunday that Hamas has grown stronger with Iran's support in recent years. However, he also mentioned that there is no direct evidence of Iran's involvement in the specific Hamas attack on Israel, ABC news reported on Sunday.

2023-10-08T16:14:17.093288+00:00 IST

US: Antony Blinken discusses Hamas’ attack on Israel

US State Secretary Antony Blinken on Saturday (US local time) discussed Hamas' attack on Israel with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, the UK Foreign Secretary and Qatari Prime Minister.

2023-10-08T01:16:59.764984+00:00 IST

California Caste Bill vetoed by Governor Newsom

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Saturday vetoed the California Caste Bill, SB-403, on the grounds that discrimination based on caste was already prohibited under California law and the bill was therefore unnecessary.

2023-10-07T23:22:08.401952+00:00 IST

"US stands with Israel in face of terrorist assaults by Hamas"

US President Joe Biden has said the US stands with Israel in the face of terrorist assaults by the Hamas Group and will make sure the country has the help its citizens need.

2023-10-07T20:42:12.884929+00:00 IST

UNSC to hold close door session on Middle East situation

A major upheaval took place in the Middle East on Saturday, when the Hamas terror group launched a "surprise attack", firing a barrage of rockets into southern and central Israel.

2023-10-07T19:30:13.086598+00:00 IST

US condemns Hamas attack on Israel

In a post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, Adrienne Watson stated, "The US unequivocally condemns the unprovoked attacks by Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians. There is never any justification for terrorism. We stand firmly with the Government and people of Israel and extend our condolences for the Israeli lives lost in these attacks."

2023-10-07T13:15:53.302603+00:00 IST

"Want everyone to help advance investigation:" US Special Envoy

Amid the diplomatic sparring and souring of bilateral ties in the wake of Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's allegation of Indian involvement in the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Special Envoy and Coordinator, Global Engagement Centre, James Rubin said the standoff was a "tricky subject" as he sought cooperation into the investigation as far as it goes.

2023-10-07T01:27:38.790973+00:00 IST

White House planning November meeting between Biden, Jinping

"It's pretty firm" that there will be a meeting, said one administration official, speaking on the condition of anonymity because the engagement has not yet been announced formally. "We're beginning the process" of planning, the official said.

2023-10-06T22:50:20.800508+00:00 IST

“Putin is bad doesn’t mean Ukraine is good…”: Ramaswamy

The Indian-American entrepreneur has slammed President Zelenskyy for allegedly banning 11 Opposition parties, consolidating media as state broadcaster, and accused Ukraine of having "abysmal record on corruption".

2023-10-06T17:56:03.080713+00:00 IST

Four members of Indian-origin family found dead in US 

The Police said, "At approximately 4:37 pm, authorities received a 911 call requesting a welfare check at a residence on Titus Lane in Plainsboro. Upon their arrival Plainsboro Police Department discovered four deceased victims in the house."

2023-10-06T14:24:37.438237+00:00 IST

US: Donald Trump endorses Jim Jordan for House Speaker

Aiming to play the 'kingmaker', former US President Donald Trump has endorsed Ohio representative Jim Jordan's bid for the Speaker of the House of Representatives, days after the ouster of Kevin McCarthy from the post, CNN reported.

2023-10-06T13:49:09.670911+00:00 IST

Venezuela issues arrest warrant for ex-opposition leader Guadio

As a consequence, a new investigation has been initiated against Guaido, and an arrest warrant has been requested.

2023-10-06T13:20:06.104373+00:00 IST

US-based LAM Research plans to set up semiconductor lab in K'taka

Minister for Large and Medium Industries, Government of Karnataka, MB Patil held a discussion with the company's management representatives in this regard, here on Thursday.

2023-10-06T12:51:18.889977+00:00 IST

Canadian diplomats outside Delhi moved out: Report

Amid the ongoing diplomatic standoff between India and Canada in light of the latter's allegation of Indian involvement in the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Toronto-based media publication, CTV News, claimed in a report that a majority of the Canadian diplomats working in India, outside the national capital, have been moved to either Kuala Lumpur or Singapore.

2023-10-06T10:00:01.351828+00:00 IST

"Support Canada's investigation:" US Special envoy amid row

Amid the diplomatic sparring and souring of bilateral ties in the wake of Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's allegation of Indian involvement in the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Special Envoy and Coordinator, Global Engagement Center, James Rubin said the standoff was a "tricky subject" as he sought cooperation into the investigation as far as it goes.

2023-10-06T08:34:17.053540+00:00 IST

US: Trump says he would temporarily be speaker 'if necessary'

Following Kevin McCarthy's ouster, former president Donald Trump said he would accept a temporary position as Speaker of the House of Representatives in order to act as a "unifier" for the Republican Party until lawmakers decide on a candidate for the position.

2023-10-06T07:11:34.341822+00:00 IST

Indian, US Army carries out joint training in Alaska

Indian and the US army snipers carried out joint training at Alaska before closing Exercise 'Yudh Abhyas'.

2023-10-06T03:35:31.336726+00:00 IST

Don’t believe border walls work: US President Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden on Thursday said he doesn't believe border walls work. This comes as his administration said it will waive 26 laws to build additional border barriers in the Rio Grande Valley amid heightened political pressure over migration, CNN reported.

2023-10-06T00:11:13.768980+00:00 IST

US fighter jet shoots down armed Turkish drone

A US F-16 fighter jet on Thursday shot down an armed Turkish drone that was operating near American troops in Syria, according to US officials, CBS News reported.

2023-10-05T22:10:14.325772+00:00 IST

Trump's campaign raises USD 45 million fundraising in 3rd quarter

Trump's campaign said in a statement that it has more than USD 37.5 million cash on hand, with close to USD 36 million of it designated for use in the primary polls.

2023-10-05T17:46:35.071086+00:00 IST

US Embassy dismisses US media reports on ties with India

A US-based politics focused newspaper company, Politico, a few days ago reported that "US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has told his in-country team that, because of the diplomatic spat with Canada, relations between India and the US could get worse for a time".

2023-10-05T11:59:07.828424+00:00 IST